What to do

[brittneydressel]

I think my quail pecked a hole in this chicken egg before it was ready to hatch cause I dont see a beak but I can see that there is a whole chicken in there. Do I juss leave it ?

 

[cherrynberry]

I think my quail pecked a hole in this chicken egg before it was ready to hatch cause I dont see a beak but I can see that there is a whole chicken in there. Do I juss leave it ?

I would leave it. I have never had a quail peck that hard to break an egg (especially a chick). The egg pipped on the wrong side though. If it take more than 24 hours to hatch, you may want to assist.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Leave it. It pipped.

 

[brittneydressel]

I would leave it. I have never had a quail peck that hard to break an egg (especially a chick). The egg pipped on the wrong side though. If it take more than 24 hours to hatch, you may want to assist.

Do you know of a link or have any advice on how to assist and when I should do it ?

 

[cherrynberry]

Do you know of a link or have any advice on how to assist and when I should do it ?

Do it after 24 hours. I would coat the egg with coconut oil (a little) if the membrane is dry before then.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/guide-to-assisted-hatching-for-all-poultry.72886/